Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, was more prosperous than any other city on the continent.
Its broad streets could accommodate four carriages traveling side by side. Shops lined both sides, and the cries of vendors mingled with the rumble of carriage wheels, creating a bustling, vibrant atmosphere.
Yet amid this prosperous city center stood a unique building that offered tranquility amidst the noise—Moonlight Pavilion.
It was an exquisite five-story tower, its entirety cast in a restrained yet luxurious dark gold hue.
There were no flashy signs and no attendants shouting for customers. Simply standing outside its doors, one could smell a faint, soothing fragrance that calmed the mind.
Everyone who entered or left was an imperial noble, richly dressed and elegant in bearing.
At that moment, Xue Bingchen stood not far from Moonlight Pavilion's carved gates with Tang San and Xiao Wu.
As he looked at the lavish building before him, practically a den that burned through money, an exceedingly complicated light flickered in Tang San's deep eyes.
He now knew Moonlight Pavilion's background.
His master, Xue Bingchen, had already told him everything.
The master of Moonlight Pavilion was named Tang Yuehua. She was the younger sister of his "unfilial" father, Tang Hao—his paternal aunt!
It was said that Moonlight Pavilion served the dignitaries, powerful officials, and royal relatives of the Heaven Dou Empire, teaching them so-called "elegant etiquette" and "noble temperament."
One look at the officials and nobles constantly coming and going, the prime location, and the extravagant decor was enough for Tang San to guess, even with his toes, that this place made money at an astonishing rate. It practically robbed people blind!
"Hmph, Clear Sky Sect..."
Tang San snorted coldly inwardly, undisguised disgust and killing intent flashing through the depths of his